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Family Pet Emergency Plan

Keep this plan, a photo of your pet, another photo with you or your family, and your pet’s vaccination and veterinary records with your pet emergency kit. Put a copy of all these items with your important family papers. Update information as you replace food and water supplies every 6 months.

Your Pet’s InformationPet’s name: Microchip/License #:

Type of pet: Breed:

Age:Color:

Veterinary InformationVeterinarian: Address:Phone:

Medical or behavior problems: Pet’s medication and doses:

Sheltering Information:If you have to evacuate, take your pets with you. However, it is important to understand that animals may not be allowed in a public emergency shelter. Below, list options for pet-friendly lodging (hotels or motels) and long-term boarding options. Long-term boarding could include veterinarians, boarding kennels, animal shelters, or friends/family who don’t need to evacuate their home.

Pet-friendly lodgingName: Name:

Address: Address:

Phone:Phone:

Boarding optionsName: Name:

Address: Address:

Phone:Phone:

Pet Emergency Kit:Just like their owners, pets will need an emergency kit with enough food and water for 2 to 3 weeks after a disaster. Food and water in the kit should be replaced every 6 months and kept in a container that’s easy to access (consider a rolling suitcase or backpack). Other items:▢Pet 1st aid kit & book ▢Medications, flea treatments ▢Non-spill bowls ▢Manual can opener ▢Carrier with pet’s name and yours ▢ID tags ▢Extra harness and leash ▢Pet toys ▢Familiar bedding or blanket ▢Treats ▢Garbage bags for cleanup ▢Grooming itemsEspecially for cats: ▢Disposable litter trays, litter and scoop ▢Pillowcase ▢Anti-stress remedies, such as Bach's Rescue RemedyEspecially for dogs: ▢Cage liner (e.g., newspapers) ▢Pet shampoo ▢Muzzle ▢Paper towels and disinfectant

Adapted by PREP with permission from plan by Multnomah County Emergency Management, Portland